Richard Carmona

Richard Carmona served as the 17th Surgeon General of the United States from 2002 to 2006, appointed by President George W. Bush. A former U.S. Army Special Forces soldier and trauma surgeon, Carmona focused on issues such as public health preparedness, disease prevention, and health promotion during his tenure. He has been a vocal advocate for health equity and has worked on various public health initiatives post-tenure, including serving as a professor and speaking out on health policy matters.